PAS-93E8AB: Roman coin: Radiate of uncertain 3rd-century ruler

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COIN

Unique ID: PAS-93E8AB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete Roman copper-alloy radiate of uncertain 3rd-century ruler dating to the period AD 260-275 (Reece period 13). Uncertain reverse type depicting a female figure standing left. Mint uncertain.

This coin has suffered three main losses in antiquity equating to around 50% of the original flan. It measures 15.6mm by 13.8mm and weighs 1.13g.

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Subsequent action after recording: Finder applying for an export licence

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 260
Date to: Exactly AD 275

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 15.6 mm
Width: 13.8 mm
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.13 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st April 2014 - Tuesday 1st April 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Weekend Wanderers USA Tour March-April 2014

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Bust radiate and draped facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP C[...]
Reverse description: Female figure standing left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: Lockinge (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4288
Four figure Latitude: 51.58929397
Four figure longitude: -1.39514884
1:25K map: SU4288
1:10K map: SU48NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: PAS
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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